Worst Cooks in America

10 Best Episodes of Worst Cooks in America - Season 5

Recruits with poor cooking skills go through an eight-week culinary boot camp to earn a cash prize of $25,000. The recruits are trained on the various basic cooking techniques including: baking, knife skills, temperature, seasoning and preparation. The final challenge is to cook a restaurant quality three-course meal for three food critics.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.

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Worst Cooks in America - S5E1

#7 - Worse Than Ever (Season 5 - Episode 1)

Coming off her first loss in four seasons, to Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell is out for revenge. In a rematch, they scour the country for the 14 worst cooks in America, pick teams and gives the recruits their first cooking lesson.

The episode was rated 7.37 from 46 votes.

Worst Cooks in America - S5E3

#6 - Glazed and Confused (Season 5 - Episode 3)

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It's time to learn how to build flavors. From a sweet skill drill making doughnuts to a savory main dish challenge making roulades, the recruits are asked to experiment for the first time and create their own take dishes.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 23 votes.

Worst Cooks in America - S5E5

#5 - Two-A-Day (Season 5 - Episode 5)

The recruits face two challenges in one day, beginning with making breakfast for Bobby and Anne.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 28 votes.

Worst Cooks in America - S5E6

#4 - Eat, Pray, Love (Season 5 - Episode 6)

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The final four recruits cook for their loved ones during a blind-tasting challenge to determine who will compete in the final.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 25 votes.

Worst Cooks in America - S5E2

#3 - Scratching the Surface (Season 5 - Episode 2)

Since Chefs Bobby and Anne are starting from scratch with these bad cooks, the lessons for the week involve learning to cook from scratch -- including an "udder-ly" hands-on experience sourcing milk for homemade cheese.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 31 votes.

Worst Cooks in America - S5E7

#2 - Timer's Up (Season 5 - Episode 7)

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It's Bobby Fray's last recruit versus Anne Burrell's last recruit to determine the ultimate winner of Worst Cooks in America. Finalists cook a three-course meal in a professional restaurant kitchen for a panel of culinary experts.

The episode was rated 8.10 from 21 votes.

Worst Cooks in America - S5E4

#1 - Surprise! (Season 5 - Episode 4)

The recruits may have mastered putting out one plate of food but they are still a far cry from being able to cook for their families. Anne Burrell's and Bobby Flay's challenges this week teach them how to cook quantity.

The episode was rated 8.13 from 32 votes.

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